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Feeling invisible in my own family
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Will T.Regular
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This might sound dumb but I feel like no one really notices me or asks how I am anymore. Everyone needs me to fix things or drive them somewhere or handle bills but nobody checks in on me. I work hard, I show up, but I feel kind of hollow inside like I dont matter. My wife is stressed with the kids, my boss stresses me out, and Im just drowning in taking care of everyone else. When do I get to just exist without having to be useful?
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I feel this in my bones. Single dad here and sometimes I realize a whole week went by where no one asked me anything about my day. You're not invisible though - you're just operating in the background. But you deserve to be asked about too.
Start asking for what you need. Tell your family 'Hey, I need us to have dinner together this week' or 'I'd like to talk about my day too.' Kids don't automatically think to ask - you gotta model it for them by asking about their stuff AND making space for yours.